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Ms. Gupta from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cozy Seats for Cozy Scholars!

Help me give my students cozy reading spots to help engage them in reading!

  • $326 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

My Project

I teach reading to a class of brilliant students in New York City. Many of my students are English language learners and children with special needs. Most qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

All of my students are creative, thoughtful, and eager learners, and much of their knowledge this year has been expressed through their literacy and play.

It has been so exciting to see them fully engaged each day as they learn through collaboration and play with their peers.

I teach 24 bright and beautiful second graders in a high-needs area of New York. My students and I have been working intensively to get to grade level proficiency in reading. We set realistic reading goals and are working to make at least one year's growth. They have a goal-setting mindset. Unfortunately, my students do not always have a quiet, comfortable spot to read at home. I would love to create a reading nook in my classroom so that they will be more motivated to read. The beanbag chairs will help to make class reading more fun and make students look forward to opening a book in such a neat environment.

You could be a part of that excitement! With your generous donation, my students will enjoy reading in a comfy, cozy reading nook in our classroom. Your donation will help to foster a love of learning and reading. With your help, I can provide my students with the opportunity to curl up with a good book and read their hearts out!

Ms. Gupta School in the Square Public Charter School - Dos Amigos Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New York, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Radiant Orchid Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 3 feet • Amazon Business $54.00 2 $108.00
Big Joe Video Lounger Bean Bag Chair, Lime Punch Smartmax, 2 feet • Amazon Business $40.46 2 $80.92
Big Joe Dorm Bean Bag Chair with Drink Holder and Pocket, Black Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 3 feet • Amazon Business $54.00 1 $54.00

Materials cost

$242.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.80

Total project goal

$325.36

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